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Twank

/ˈtwæŋk/ · verb

Meaning

(intransitive) To emit a sharp twanging sound..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (intransitive) To emit a sharp twanging sound.
  2. (transitive) To cause to make a sharp twanging sound.
  3. A sharp, twanging sound.

Example Sentences

London has the privilege of disturbing a whole street for an hour together, with the twanking of a brass kettle or frying-pan.
a twank of the lock behind you

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What does twank mean?

Twank means (intransitive) To emit a sharp twanging sound..

What is a synonym for twank?

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How do you use twank in a sentence?

London has the privilege of disturbing a whole street for an hour together, with the twanking of a brass kettle or frying-pan.

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